Share:

Sanjeev Kumar

Actor | * 07/09/1938 († 47, 11/06/1985) | Surat (India)
Sanjeev Kumar (born Harihar Jethalal Jariwala; 9 July 1938 – 6 November 1985) was an Indian actor. He is well remembered for his versatility and genuine portrayal of his characters. He acted in genres ranging from romantic dramas to thrillers, and was voted the seventh greatest actor of Indian cinema of all time in a poll conducted by Rediff.com. His double role in the film Angoor was listed among the 25 best acting performances of Indian cinema by Forbes India on the occasion of celebrating 100 years of Indian Cinema. He won several major awards, including two National Film Awards for Best Actor for his performances in the movies Dastak (1970) and Koshish (1972). Kumar did not mind playing roles that were non-glamorous, such as characters well beyond his age. Movies such as iconic character Thakur in Sholay (1975) Arjun Pandit (1976) and Trishul... ()
Photo of Sanjeev Kumar
Most frequent genres for this person: Drama | Romance / Love | Comedies

Known for these Movies & Shows

J.K. is a hotel Manager in a scenic location in India. One day he gallantly comes to the rescue of a drunk daughter, Aarti, of a politician, and chooses to be discrete about it. When she recovers, she ...

Aandhi

Certification unknown

1975 | 3.3/5 | 2h 13min
Romance / Love, Drama
Search on Amazon.com
Watch now!
Vijay Kumar is the illegitimate son of a construction baron, Raj Kumar Gupta and his first love, Shanti, whom he gives up in order to marry a wealthy heiress. Raj does not know of this son, who grows ...

Trishul

Certification unknown

1978 | 3.2/5 | 2h 47min
Action, Drama, Kids & Family
Search on Amazon.com
Watch now!
After his family is murdered by a notorious and ruthless bandit, a former police officer enlists the services of two outlaws to capture the bandit. ...

Sholay

Certification unknown

1975 | 3.5/5 | 3h 24min
Action
Search on Amazon.com
Watch now!
A romantic drama which tells the story of a 20 year relationship between Hari and Aarti - a deaf-mute couple who try to live their lives to the fullest despite their handicaps. ...

Koshish

Certification unknown

1972 | 3.3/5 | 2h 5min
Drama
Search on Amazon.com
Watch now!

Awards & Nominations for Sanjeev Kumar

National Film Award for Best Actor
Ad Protect Your Online Privacy with a VPN

Don't risk your personal information and online activities being exposed to hackers, government surveillance, and other online threats. A VPN encrypts your internet connection and hides your IP, giving you maximum security and privacy. Take control of your online safety, switch to a VPN now. Choose one of these services to learn more:

Movies with Sanjeev Kumar as Actor(105)

as Professor Vidhyadhar1994 Professor Ki Padosan
as Hariram Pandey1989 Oonch Neech Beech
as Freindly Appearance1988 Namumkin
1987 Raahee
as Suraj Singh1986 Baat Ban Jaye
1986 Haathon Ki Lakeeren
as Qais-E-Emir (Majnu)1986 Love and God
as Jaswant 'Jassu' Singh / Dhurjan Singh1986 Kaanch Ki Deewar
as Rakesh1986 Qatl
as Ratan Kumar / Ramesh Kumar1985 Zabardast
1985 Ram Tere Kitne Nam
as James Carlo1984 Bad Aur Badnaam
as Prem Sagar1984 Lakhon Ki Baat
1984 Yaadgaar
as Goli Chacha1984 Meraa Dost Meraa Dushman
as Damodar Mathur1983 Hero
as Abu Baba1982 Vidhaata
as Hari Srivastav1982 Khud-Daar
as Ashok R. Rilak1982 Angoor
as Thakur Jaswant Singh1982 Ayaash
1982 Sawaal
as Harimohan / Rai Bahadur Gopaldas Mittal / Saakhiya1982 Haathkadi
1982 Suraag
as Shriman Shankar Lal1982 Shriman Shrimati
1982 Namkeen
as Dr. Wilson / Blackstone1981 Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde
1981 Itni Si Baat
as Colonel Mangal Singh / Shankar / Commander Chatur Singh1981 Biwi O Biwi
as Dr. V.K.Anand1981 Silsila
as Anand1981 Daasi
as Ram1980 Swayamvar
as Krishna1980 Hum Paanch
as Ameer1980 Abdullah
1979 Nauker
as Thakur (Shera's Father)1979 Jaani Dushman
as Amar1979 Griha Pravesh
as Inspector Vijay Saxena1978 Muqaddar
as Kishan1978 Sawan Ke Geet
as Pandit Sohanlal Tripathi1978 Swarg Narak
as Dr. Sunil Gupta1978 Trishna
1978 Devata
as Ranjeet Chhadha1978 Pati Patni Aur Woh
as Raj Kumar Gupta / R.K. Gupta1978 Trishul
as Prakash1978 Tumhare Liye
1977 Uyarnthavargal
as Kabir Das1977 Immaan Dharam
as Ratan1977 Mukti
as Raja Bahadur (Guest Appearance)1977 Alaap
as Mirza Sajjad Ali1977 The Chess Players
as Dr. Paras1977 Dhoop Chhaon
as himself1977 Chala Murari Hero Banne
as Anand1977 Yehi Hai Zindagi
as Raghu Shukla1976 Zindagi
1976 Arjun Pandit
1975 Uljhan
as Major Ajay Verma1975 Aakraman
as Inspector Sanjay1975 Faraar
1975 Dhoti Lota Aur Chowpatty
as J.K.1975 Aandhi
as Dr. Amarnath Gill1975 Mausam
as Thakur Baldev Singh1975 Sholay
1974 Imaan
1974 Naya Din Nai Raat
as Indrajeet "Inder" Mukharjee1974 Charitraheen
as Mohan1974 Aap Ki Kasam
as Rajan 'Rajju' 'Boss'1974 Shandaar
as Constable Ratan 'Sheru'1974 Manoranjan
as Dr. Shyam1974 Chowkidar
as Sushil Kumar1973 Manchali
as Devendra Dutt1973 Anamika
as Hindi actor1973 Bharatha Vilas
as Sunil1973 Anhonee
1973 Agni Rekha
as Nilesh1972 Parichay
as Narrator1972 Sabse Bada Sukh
as Hari Charan Mathur1972 Koshish
as Shekhar1972 Rivaaj
as Ravi1972 Seeta and Geeta
1971 Man Mandir
as Naseer1971 Homaye saadat
as Dr. Sunil 'Sonu'1971 Kangan
1971 Paras
as Amar Sen1971 Anubhav
1970 Devi
as Vijay Kamal Singh1970 Khilona
as Hamid Ahmed1970 Dastak
1969 Sachaai
1969 Bandhan
as Jai1969 Gustakhi Maaf
as Narendra 'Naren' Sharma1969 Satyakam
1969 Dharti Kahe Pukar Ke
as Baldev 'Baldeva' Singh1968 Anokhi Raat
as Dr. Ashok1968 Saathi
1968 Saathi
as Dwarka N. Prasad1968 Sunghursh
as Doctor Biren1968 Aashirwad
1968 Gauri
as Police Inspector Rai1968 Shikar
1967 Naunihal
as Ali Baba1966 Alibaba and 40 Thieves
as Amar1966 Pati Patni
1966 Badal
1965 Nishan
as Hari1964 Aao Pyaar Karen
1960 Hum Hindustani

Citizenship: India
Born: Saturday, 07/09 1938 (July) in Surat (India)
Died: Wednesday, 11/06 1985 (November) in Mumbai (aged: 47)
Zodiac sign: Cancer (Chinese zodiac sign: Tiger)
Languages: Hindi (HI)
Other names for Sanjeev Kumar (nicknames, foreign languages etc.):
"संजीव कुमार"
Sanjeev Kumar frequently works together with these people:
Gulzar (23x, Crew)
Aruna Irani (17x, Actress)
Rahul Dev Burman (16x, Crew)
Lata Mangeshkar (15x, Crew)
Asrani (15x, Actor)
Helen (13x, Actress)
Hrishikesh Mukherjee (12x, Crew)
Shatrughan Sinha (11x, Actor)
Madan Puri (11x, Actor)
A.K. Hangal (11x, Actor)
Kishore Kumar (11x, Crew)
Maintain information on this page as an official partner
Is any information about this person incorrect or missing? Give us a hint!
WatchPlayStream ID: PEOPLE:346839, Added: 08/14/2018, Last updated: 04/11/2024